Jimmy Butler (quad) expected to play Tuesday for Heat
Miami Heat guard/forward Jimmy Butler (right quad contusion) is expected to play on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Butler is listed as questionable on the injury report, but it sounds like he's closer to probable for Tuesday night's contest. Over the last two games, Butler averaged 28.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 steals in 33.0 minutes per contest. Max Strus, Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, and Bam Adebayo will be in line for larger roles if Butler suffers a setback during pregame warmups.
numberFire's models project Butler for 33.1 minutes and 35.8 FanDuel points on Tuesday, and he has an $8,400 salary on the Main slate. Per our NBA Heat Map, the Heat’s implied total (102.75) and the game total (211.0) are both the lowest for today's five-game slate.
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Duncan Robinson (back) available for Heat in Game 1 Saturday April 21st, 2024
- Miami's Duncan Robinson (back) questionable on Sunday April 20th, 2024
- Heat starting Jaime Jaquez Jr. for injured Jimmy Butler (knee) on Friday April 19th, 2024
- Duncan Robinson (back) available for Heat's Friday Play-in contest April 19th, 2024
- Heat's Duncan Robinson (back) probable on Friday April 18th, 2024
- Heat's Terry Rozier (neck) out again on Friday April 18th, 2024